Sheldon Keefe Explains Angry Tirade At Leafs Practice

Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Sheldon Keefe spoke to reporters today regarding what he said at practice yesterday.

According to Toronto media reports, Keefe got visibly angry during a drill, calling the practice play "f****ng horses**t", showing a surprise amount of anger for Keefe's usually restrained coaching style.

Keefe explained today that his actions were not meant to betittle the team, but was meant to get the Leafs "game-ready" for tonight's matchup against the Ottawa Senators.

The Leafs have not played in 5 days prior to tonight's machup, having last played Dec. 2nd in a 4-3 OT loss to the Boston Bruins. Not wanting to suffer another close loss against a longstanding rival, Keefe appeared to give a stronger intensity to the upcoming matchup, hoping to match the tempo of what would be a live game.

Toronto, currently with a 12- 6-4 record, is just one point in the playoff with 28 points, just above the New York Islanders. Ottawa, a divisional and provincial rival, sits last in a strong Eastern Conference with a 10-10-0 record.